Port Saint Lucie Woman Charged with Grand Theft

Published: November 15, 2017

If you have been arrested for grand theft or shoplifting, contact Port Saint Lucie grand theft attorney Jeffrey Garland. He is a trial lawyer with over 18 years of experience. He has successfully defended a number of clients on both the state and federal levels.

There are a number of people who are falsely accused everyday and end up paying a heavy price for it. This is likely because they didn’t have the proper representation. Port Saint Lucie criminal defense lawyer Jeffrey Garland knows all the ins and outs of criminal prosecutions. Many people who are arrested aren’t aware of their rights. A seasoned Port Saint Lucie grand theft attorney like Mr. Garland will defend your rights vigorously to ensure you have a fair trial.

Additionally, Jeffrey Garland has many years of scientific training under his belt, which means he has both the eyes and the knowledge to challenge a number of things that could expose errors made by the police department, prosecution and expert witnesses.

A Treasure Coast woman, who was charged with grand theft, could have used the services of Jeffrey Garland. The 25-year-old suspect attempted to go through Walmart’s express self-checkout line with $1,800 in electronics, which she attempted to pay $3.70.

The woman switched out the real price tags with clearance tags. She was arrested and charged with grand theft and felony shoplifting. Police say one of Walmart’s loss prevention officers saw the women and a female companion go to the electronics department and take a computer, controllers and other items. The woman covered the bard codes with clearance stickers that rang up to $3.70.

In a situation such as this, a Port Saint Lucie criminal attorney like Jeffrey Garland can represent you. He could challenge the evidence and poke holes in the prosecution’s case. No case is cut and dry. At the very least, he could plead your case down to the minimum charge. There is also the chance it could get tossed on a technicality. Mr. Garland will scrutinize every bit of evidence, including video tape to search for errors.

So, if you or someone you know is arrested and needs a strong defense, call the professionals at The Law Office of Jeffrey H. Garland, P.A. at (772) 242-6380.